Cover art for Western Front Ace: The Great War in the Air, 1916-1918

Western Front Ace: The Great War in the Air, 1916-1918

2023 · BGG
Avg rating
8.61
Bayes rating
5.69
Weight
2.75 (Medium)
Players
1
Playtime
3 hr
Ratings count
215

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Description

Western Front Ace is a solitaire, tactical air war game covering air operations in the Western and Italian fronts during WWI. Players control an aircraft from one of seven different nations represented, with options to upgrade to better aircraft as the war progresses. You will manage individual aircraft, weapons systems, specific crew members, and ammunition over missions representing 3-4 days per turn.

Play mode

Solo

How it plays

Area control & tactical conflict

Game type

Roleplaying game Wargame Campaign / legacy game
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Board game

What it’s about

History, politics & real-world conflict Business, building & transportation

Publishers

Compass Games

Designers

Gregory M. Smith Ian B. Cooper